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title: "Arboricultural Services"
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buyer: "SOUTHWAY HOUSING TRUST (MANCHESTER) LIMITED"
published: "2017-06-30"
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# Arboricultural Services

Buyer: SOUTHWAY HOUSING TRUST (MANCHESTER) LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b6ec0f9-d072-4fad-aebd-9ce968bcf0ef

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Southway Housing Trust (Manchester) Limited for Arboricultural Services, aimed at managing its tree stock located in North West England. This tender is currently in the active tender stage, with a procurement method classified as an open procedure. The deadline for submitting bids is set for 28th July 2017. The proposed contract has an initial duration of two years, commencing on 4th September 2017 and potentially extending for an additional year upon satisfactory review. The total value of the contract is £112,750.

This opportunity provides a platform for businesses specialising in tree maintenance and arboricultural services to expand their client base. Companies that are well-equipped to offer flexible tree maintenance, staff training, and emergency services would be particularly suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender aligns well with their capabilities, given the focus on responsive service provision and expertise in tree health evaluations.

## Notice

We have a small Environment team that manages our tree stock. We do not retain any in house tree operatives, or professionally qualified arboriculturists. We require a contractor to provide; a) Tree maintenance works in a flexible and responsive way on a call off basis. b) Training sessions for staff when needed. c) Basic visual surveys of a tree's health or its location within its present environment and relevant advice that comes with this as requested by the organisation. d) Support with tree planting schemes as and when required to the standards set out by the organisation. e) Preparations of all work associated with working on trees with TPO's f) Emergency call out service on trees owned by Southway Housing Trust. The initial contract period will be 2 years, with an option for this to be extended by up to a further year dependant upon a satisfactory review by Southway.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65db3553-199d-48d8-927d-5ea7f8f916e6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 4 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £112,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHWAY HOUSING TRUST (MANCHESTER) LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M20 2SN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Didsbury East |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Withington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77341000 - Tree pruning

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2017 at 12:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65db3553-199d-48d8-927d-5ea7f8f916e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65db3553-199d-48d8-927d-5ea7f8f916e6
  30th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e248a4ba-008e-4551-8f40-15b1348ec32d
  Tender Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ba9b1b3-8fc3-4cad-9f1d-4bc5f0bf940f
  Tender Response
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aed37600-46c0-49dc-a95a-9323358388de
  Pricing Information

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